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G W R C C C GREATER WASHINGTON REGION CLEAN CITIES COALITION AWARD WINNERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AWARD William Ellis, Director of Governmental & External Affairs Pepco, An Exelon Company Profile William is a nationally recognized leader in energy policy, grid modernization and climate change. In 2015, he was first recognized by Association of Energy Service Professionals (AESP) as the “One to Watch” for his contribution related to energy efficiency and sustainability. William was awarded Modern Day Technology Leader at the 2017 Black Engineer of the Year Awards. As recent as 2021, William was recognized by Environment + Energy as the Nation’s Top 100 Leaders, for his work related to decarbonization and electrification transportation. In his current role as Director of Governmental and External Affairs, William is responsible for engaging in stakeholder relations with state and local officials, community leaders and businesses, consumer and nonprofit organizations within the Pepco Maryland region. Advocating, shaping policy and managing issues to deliver value to our customers and key stakeholders. In 2020, William was appointed to the Prince George’s County Climate Action Commission. He was instrumental in the County’s plan to reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. His previous role as Senior Portfolio Manager of Energy Efficiency, William was responsible for developing and implementing the strategic vision for increasing Demand Side Management programs across Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco for over two million customers. Work included increasing adoption of behind the meter technology and programs to help customers better manage their energy usage, while leveraging these assets to maximize grid utilization. William has been with Exelon for over two decades, leading numerous engineering and customer organizations across the company. He was a member of Pepco Holdings’ first Engineering Intern class in 2001. William is enthusiastic in the fight for climate justice and racial equity and is a member of Pepco’s/Exelon’s Racial Equity Taskforce. Civic Involvement William Ellis is a 5th generation Washingtonian and a past Elected Official in Washington D.C. serving in the capacity as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. William currently sits on the boards for Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Montgomery and Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships. He has held previous board positions at Clean Air Partners (Chair), Alumni Governors of Catholic University of America and Association of Energy Service Professionals (Treasurer). He is also a current member of the Maryland Clean Energy Center Board Advisory Council. Education and Professional Licenses William Ellis is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, where he attained a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a master’s degree in Engineering Management and a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. William is also a University of Idaho Utility Executive alumnus and has a Global Executive MBA from Georgetown University. William is also a certified Project Management Profession (PMP). William is currently a Climate Justice Fellow at the University of Maryland, School of Applied Environmental Health. 46
G W R C C C GREATER WASHINGTON REGION CLEAN CITIES COALITION AWARD WINNERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AWARD Pedro Leyton, General Manager Parts Authority Southern LLC Pedro Leyton is the General Manager of Parts Authority Southern LLC. Over the past ten years, he has guided the local Parts Authority footprint to 20 locations including locations in Baltimore, Richmond and Norfolk. As the general Manager, his responsibilities include but are not limited to, daily operations, sales, growth strategies, distribution, government compliances and so much more. He started in the industry as a high school senior working at the local auto parts store. After graduating from the University of Maryland, he taught grade school for a few years while still working in the parts business. Eventually, his passion for the automotive business won out. He is known to be a highly respected industry leader. His commitment to his team and to the community are well known. Throughout his career, he has served on several automotive boards, committees and organizations. He values diversity through education and is extremely grateful to his family, teams and industry. CORPORATE AWARD Mark Pastrone, Blink Charging Chief Operating Officer 47 Mark has been a driving force at Blink since joining the company after its acquisition of Semaconnect in 2022. His entire career has revolved around promoting sustainable developments and initiatives, with a particular focus on advancing the adoption and expansion of electric vehicles (EVs). Within the Blink organization, Mark not only fulfills his role as COO but also takes a leadership role in coordinating efforts across all levels. He actively contributes to the formulation of wellstructured deployment strategies, the upkeep of sustainable practices, and the successful attainment of our goals. Mark has more than 25 years of experience building high-tech companies. He has served as COO of Blink’s subsidiary, SemaConnect, that was acquired in June 2022, where he played a key role in building the company’s sales, service, technology, and production capabilities. As COO of Blink Charging, Mark’s focus is on achieving synergies and operational efficiencies for Customer Service, Installation Operations, and Charger Production.
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